I do. I think if I get a good vibe from someone, I dunno, like I could hang out with them...it's cool.
And I thought that's what I found for Shermie.
A nice married lady, older son (about to move out), husband. Fenced in backyard. Has a weenie now, along with two other dogs. (One was supposed to move out with the son).
The lady has the same tattoo that I have! The one of Picasso's "Lump" wiener dog.
It was meant to be.
Until it was not.
When he left...I was super sad. Cried and cried. Days leading up to his adoption, I cried and cried.
But I have to be an adult here. Mature. Responsible.
I'm in no position to keep this dog.
FOUR dogs?
That's too many.
But after one short weekend away, Shermie's new mom texted me and said her son couldn't bring a dog, she couldn't have 4 dogs in her town, yada, yada, yada.
So we went and got him.
And he seemed SO HAPPY to be home.
I mean. He fell asleep in our bed almost immediately and stayed there the entire night.
And of course since then, he's been an absolute gentleman.
Very little barking/whining.
Settling in his crate when needed just fine.
No accidents.
Sleeps in bed and cuddles with Wiener.
I can't take it.
I don't know if I can let him go again.
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| They didn't snuggle a lot at first. I'd say it took at least 4 weeks before we saw any of this behavior. Shermie is very active and Wiener isn't a fan when he's all crazy. But this? I cannot. |
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| He is the busiest boy. He's super curious and is just a riot to be around. He has the best personality and is hilarious. |
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| The one ear flop these guys are known for. I'm going to get a tattoo with that on the back of my other arm. |
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| The night we let him go the first time. I was a wreck. |
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| The day he came home from the failed adoption |
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| Just hanging out while I take Ava to the bus stop |
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| Stop it. So cute! |
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I met a new adoptive family last night.
A single, older lady with two dogs.
One is a 5 year old wiener, named Buddy.
The other is a 17 year old mix breed named Cooper.
The lady's home is adorable, well maintained, clean. Her backyard is fully fenced in and nicely manicured.
She's lovely. She's a breast cancer survivor and is now a mentor to newly diagnosed people. She is an ordained minister too! She volunteers her time and spent her life raising 8 kids. Several of whom are adopted.
When I pulled in, she was in the driveway with her daughter in law. She was also lovely. Very chill person and someone I could easily chit chat with.
The visit was great! Sherman was a little apprehensive, I think because he might know what's going on this time.
We stayed about 45 minutes and when I was about to leave, the daughter in law asked if I could stay a few extra minutes because her husband (lady's son) was 5 minutes out and would love to meet Shermie. They live two streets over and spend a good amount of time with mom. Which I love.
They have a beagle-wiener mix, named Annie.
The son pulled in and he's super nice. Shermie immediately barked at him (like he does with all strangers) and this man laid on the driveway to not intimidate him! LOL.
By the end of the few minutes meeting, Sherman was done barking in his face.
He commented how much they will love him and care for him. He told me they were not a "take and return" type of owners and would work with him if need be. They seem very committed.
And Carol (the lady who will be adopting him) had him in her arms and they both looked so comfy.
I felt so much better after meeting them.
I think meeting her son and daughter in law sealed the deal for me. What a cute family. And what a kind-hearted woman she is.
You can tell she loves her kids and pets. There were mini-dog stairs everywhere in her home.
I think maybe Shermie found his furever home.
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